Black Framed Purple Mountain Swallowtail Butterfly
The butterfly species Graphium weiskei is highly prized because of its incredible combination of vibrant colors that include purple, pink, green, blue, and white on a black background. Its common name is the Purple Mountain Swallowtail and is the only swallowtail that has purple on its wings. Living in forested mountain areas, this butterfly has adapted to the cooler high elevation temperatures by evolving a “fur coat” around its mid-area, which helps prevent heat loss.
Specimen: |
|
Vessel: |
Museum quality shadowbox frame with UV blocking glass |
Size: |
6" x 6" x 1.25" |
Origin: |
San Francisco, CA |
Shipping: |
Fragile surcharges apply |
See More: |
Shop the entire collection |
![](http://decemberthieves.com/cdn/shop/files/CMYK_Logo_Black_{width}x.png?v=1656871318)
More To Love